Rules & Guidelines (to be updated soon)  for AMA District 29

1.  For any situation not covered in these rules, refer to the AMA Amateur Competition
   Rule Book.
2.  All AMA rules as set forth in the current AMA Rule Book for Amateur and Semi-Pro
   events will apply.
3. The following Rules and Guidelines are set forth by District 29 for the guidelines of all
   clubs, promoters, and riders in order to reach a continuity of the running of events in
   District 29 of the AMA which includes the States of North and South Carolina. These
   Rules and Guidelines also apply to any club or promoter outside these boundaries who
   are giving District points.
4. All riders in AMA sanctioned events are required to be a member of the AMA.
5. ALL RIDERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with duly
   notarized consent present at sign-up in order to enter and race the day’s event. This must
   be a separate consent for each event. Consent forms cannot be carried over from one
   event to another.
6. All Referees, Clerks, and Head Scorers must be District 29 members and must attend a
   workshop at least once every other year. In the event a new trainee cannot attend a
   workshop, all trainees may work under a previously trained Referee, Clerk or Head Scorer
   for a minimum of 4 races.
7. All promoters must be District members.
8. District 29 memberships will be $25.00 from January 1st through May 31st, $20.00
   from June 1st to the end of the season. You must be District 29 members if you live in
   North or South Carolina.
9. Any member of the District who allows his/her card or number to used by anyone
   other than himself to participate in a Sanctioned Event shall be subject to suspensions
   from the District organization.
10. Certified copies of Birth Certificate must be on file with points recorder for all youth
    class riders before you receive any District 29 or series overall points.
11. Proof of Age must be available for all riders in the +25, +30, +35, +40 classes upon
    request.

District Events

1. Races sanctioned at the District 29 Sanction Meeting will receive Plate Paying Points
   with the provision that they run motocross format and District 29 de signated classes and
   follow all other Rules and Guidelines set forth by District 29.
2.  A Certified EMT and a Certified Ambulance must be present at the track at all times
   during the race. If they are not on the premises at the time of the race is scheduled to
   start, the race will not start.
3. Having tech inspection will be left up to the promoters. A check for kickstands must
   be made.
4. All riders must use the same motorcycle for both motos to be scored for Overall
   Finish.
5. ALL RIDER MUST SHOW THEIR DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP CARDS AT REGISTRATION.
6. In all District sponsored series, only District members will be eligible for Overall
   Series Awards.
7. Any series run in District 29 will be scored the same for Series Points and overall
   District 29 Plate Playing Points.
8. When classes are run together by promoters, the riders will be scored separately for
   District points.
9. A Rider’s Meeting will be held after practice to announce the running order of the
   day. All matters relating to the race and the payoff will be announced at that time.
10. Every rider competing at any event must have been given the opportunity to have at
    least one lap of practice. (Please try to be on time for regular practice).
11. When possible, first motos will be a minimum of 12 minutes all mini bike classes,
    School Boy (125cc 12-15) and all other amateur classes will be 15 minutes. All A Classes
    will be 20 minutes when time permits.
12. Assistance and signals to riders during the race may only be given in the designated
    mechanics area. If this rule is not followed, the rider may be disqualified at the discretion
    of the Referee.
13. Minicycles cannot be run in motorcycle classes.
14. The Motocross Committee upon majority vote may penalize a track for failure to
    observe AMA or District 29 Rules. (Subject to AMA approval).
    1st Occurrence: Letter of Warning
    2nd Occurrence: Track will lose points for one race
    3rd Occurrence: Track will lose points for three races
    4th Occurrence: Track will lose points for the following year
15. The best 40 finishes by a rider will determine his/her position for year end awards.
    No year end awards to be given to any rider less than 300 points.
16. All events in District will be scored on an overall basis. Riders will receive District
    points according to the following schedule:
    1st…..25
    2nd…..22
    3rd…..20
    4th…..18
    5th…..16
    6th…..15
    7th…..14
    8th…..13
    9th…..12
    10th….11
    11th….10
    12th…..9
    13th…..8
    14th…..7
    15th…..6
    16th…..5
    17th…..4
    18th…..3
    19th…..2
    20th…..1
17. Any rider who does not finish will be scored as a DNF and will receive 20th position if
    there are less than 20 bikes in the class and if there are more than 20 bikes in the class will
    be given last place position. (Example: 21 riders, 21st position, 35 riders, 35th position).
    A rider will be considered a DNF if he does not complete 50% of the laps of the leader and
    the checkered flag. A DNF will have his/her points included in the overall for the day.

Points Schedule and Advancement

1. Top 10 National Winners in B Class competition must advance to A class on January
   1st of the following year.
2. Top 10 National Winners in C Class competition must advance to B class on January
   1st of the following year.
3. Top three C riders in District advances to B class.
4. Every B Class rider will be given the opportunity to complete at least one full District
   29 Yearly Schedule.
5. Every C Class rider will be given the opportunity to complete at least one full District
   29 Yearly Schedule.

Advancement System

1. Advancement System – New system voted on and approved by members of the Motocross Committee and
   members of the Promoters Committee on January 8, 1994.

System Explanation

1. During the season, all riders will be observed by a Committee of six members and
   two alternates. This committee will review these riders near the end of the current season
   and vote on the riders they feel will need to be promoted to the next class. Riders will be
   notified at the Annual Awards Banquet. Chairman of the Motocross Committee and
   President of Promoters Committee will also help determine the need to advance riders.
   There is no system to appeal the decisions. The decisions are final unless the rider has
   injuries and does not compete for at least six months.

General

1. Nominations for the District 29 Motocross Committee will open August 1st and close
   on September 30th. Nominations must be written and given to one of the members of the
   present Committee by any District member who chooses to nominate someone.
   Nominations will be placed on a ballot. The ballots will then be returned to the Secretary
   for the tally.
2. Rider Representatives must be A or B Class riders and be 16 years of age or older.
3. Each year the Motocross Committee of District (Chairman, Vice Chairman,
   Secretary, Treasurer, Parent and Rider Representatives) will study the District Rules and
   Guidelines and be responsible for keeping them up to date and in the line with the AMA
   Rule Book. Requests for rule changes must be submitted to a member of the Motocross
   Committee by September 30th of each year.
4. Incoming members of the Motocross Committee will have voting privileges at the
   yearly Rules Committee Meeting.
5. A District 29 Financial Report will be available to every District 29 member on a
   quarterly basis.
6. No pit racing. Five mile per hour to start gate & back to pit area only. Helmets
   required by all participants & spectators on all motorcycles & ATV’s. Must be a licensed
   driver to operate golf cart or mule. Some tracks prohibit any or all pit riding.

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